Ameer
Ameer is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prince, commander, or leader.
Origin and history
Ameer is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning prince or commander. It is a phonetic variant of the traditional name Amir. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily, entering the top 1000 boys' names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,596 babies in the United States have been named Ameer since 1880. It ranks #1492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #846.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.5 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- IL (11.3 %)
- MI (10.8 %)
- NJ (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 343 |
| 1990-2000 | 712 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,355 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,436 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,534 |
Famous people named Ameer
- Ameer Vann: Rapper, Musician
- Ameer Abdullah: Football Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Ameer is an alternate English transliteration of the Arabic title Amir.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the U.S. since the early 2000s.